SYRIAN Model 48A Mauser bolt-action short rifle # S1809 (8x57) mfg. at Zastava in 1948. Excellent condition, with 90% or better bluing with gorgeous Syrian crest above chamber. All-matching serial numbers, bore is strong and mirror-bright. Has stamped triggerguard, magazine floorplate, and front barrel-band. Stock and handguard is a bit rough with a few scuffs and scrapes, includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood. Scarce. PHOTOS . . . $775. REDUCED! $695.   C&R  SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96/38B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 297 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1898 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle (threads protected by metal cap). Very Good condition, with 80% or better original bluing on all parts. Has a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.52/2).  All visible numbered parts numbered 297 except magazine floorplate (811) and barrel-bands.  Beech stock has some dings and handling-marks from actual use. Not import marked, rare.  PHOTOS . . . $1500. REDUCED! $1295.  Antique, no FFL required   SOLD

GERMAN Model W625B bolt-action single-shot training rifle # 139106 (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Simson in mid 1930's in full military configuration.  Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing, bore is bright and strong, bolt numbered 106 (matching). All markings are extremely clear, FLUSS - STAHL (fluid steel) KRUPP - ESSEN on barrel. Stock has original finish with a gouge on the right side (reportedly from contact with a truck on a bumpy road), else few handling marks. Includes cleaning rod, hinged muzzle cap, and correct leather sling. Not import-marked.  Scarce, especially this nice. PHOTOS . . . $950.    C&R

GERMAN Sportmodell bolt-action single-shot training rifle # 20587 (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Herm Weihrauch in mid 1930's in semi-sporter configuration.  Very Good condition, with 75% or better bluing, heavy barreled bore is bright and strong. No numbered small parts. All markings are extremely clear, Waffenfabrik Herm Weihrauch / Zella-Mehlis Thur. on left side of receiver, Deutsche Sportmodell in Olde German script on right side of receiver.  Stock has original finish with slot for sling and round bolt disassembly disc. Not import-marked, very rare manufacturer. PHOTOS . . . $750.    C&R

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 4961L (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code S/42 ) in 1936.  Very Good overall condition, with most original bluing turning brown from age. This is an ALL-MATCHING rifle with the exception of the MISMATCHED bolt (from a Yugoslavian 98k). Bore is dark and rough from use with corrosive ammunition (the only ammo available at the time) and not properly cleaned afterwards. Has Walnut stock with flat buttplate that was sanded once upon a time but is numbered to receiver. Not import marked, missing cleaning rod.  PHOTO . . . $850.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 1926 bolt-action single-shot training rifle, no serial # (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Bernhardt Paatz Waffenfabrik und Maschinen-bau in 1926 in sporter configuration.  Excellent Condition, with 90% or better bluing, barrel measures 27 1/8" long, bore is bright and strong. All markings are extremely clear,  ADOLF LOESCHE HANNOVER on top of barrel (Loesche was a prominent German retailer at the time).  Stock has original finish with checkered grip, rear sight adjustable from 30 to 180 meters. Not import-marked.  Scarce. PHOTOS . . . $600.    C&R

HUNGARIAN Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # BC4815 (7.62x54R) mfg. at Budapest in 1952.  Excellent-PLUS condition with perfect bluing and excellent bright bore (has been counterbored at muzzle to improve accuracy). All-matching serial numbers as-issued, all parts 02-marked, a few minor scrapes and scratches on wood from handling and storage. Nice examples of this rifle have seriously dried-up over the last four years. PHOTOS . . . $475.   C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action infantry rifle # 9787 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1901 or 1907 with [SA] Finn property mark on left side of barrel-shank.   Near Excellent condition with nearly full bluing on all metal parts and a very bright bore (has been counterbored at muzzle for accuracy).  Bolt body renumbered 9787 (matching). Russian one-piece stock has original finish with some handling marks from actual field use (but no cracks). Includes cleaning rod.  PHOTOS . . . $525.  C&R   SOLD

HUNGARIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action carbine # 728A (8x56R) mfg. by Budapest in 1918). Excellent arsenal-refinished to as-new condition.  Bore is very bright with very strong rifling. Bolt not numbered, stock not matching. Stock has very pretty tigerstriped figure with almost no handling marks. PHOTOS . . . $450.     C&R    

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 3800662 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in Early June, 1945 with original SA 5-45 dated barrel. Excellent condition with full light gray Parkerized finish on all metal, bore is quite nice and mirror-bright (TE = 2.0, MW = 0.5).  A Garand with all WWII-era parts with unmodified op-rod. Has nice walnut stock with clear SA / NFR cartouche, includes period olive web-sling. Not import-marked, with CMP certificate of authenticity.  PHOTOS . . . $1650.    C&R  SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 1892558 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in September, 1943, a Vietnam-era rework from Anniston Arsenal with replacement WINCHESTER 5-67 dated barrel.  Excellent condition with full light gray Parkerized finish on all metal, bore is quite nice (TE = 3.0, MW = 2.0).  A Garand with most WWII-era parts (HRA-marked hammer) with relieved op-rod.  Has nicely figured tigerstriped walnut stock and handguard with clear SA / GAW cartouche, quite a few handling marks from actual use. Not import-marked, scarce Winchester barrel (missing from most collections).  PHOTOS . . . $1525.    C&R  

SOVIET Model 91/30 PU SNIPER Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # Ib1021 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Izhevsk in 1942.  Excellent-PLUS refurbished condition with full bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). All serialized parts stamped matching without letter prefixes.  Scope and mount appear to be reproductions, mount electropenciled 1021, includes leather lens-caps.  Laminated stock and birch handguard has the inevitable minor scuffs in the shellac finish from use and storage, but is otherwise in nice shape and quite attractive. PHOTOS . . . $975.    C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 1239253 (.30-06) mfg. by Winchester in September 1942 with a SA 2-65 replacement barrel. This is a Vietnam-era Rock Island Arsenal rework in Excellent condition with full Parkerized finish remaining on all metal.  Bore is very bright (TE = 2.0, MW = 1.0) with very strong rifling. Features mostly SA-marked replacement parts with the exception of WRA bolt (likely original to this rifle) and IHC-marked hammer. Walnut stock and handguards has very few handling marks with small RIA stamp on left side. Includes new condition Model 1905 leather sling. Not import-marked, with CMP certificate of authenticity and Armorer's Tag.  PHOTOS . . . $1575.    C&R   SOLD

   FINN Model 39 Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle # 47591 (7.62x54R), barrel by VKT in 1942 for the Finnish Army Signal Corps. Excellent condition, with full original bluing on all parts and very strong markings. Bolt-knob and magazine floorplate stamped 7591 (matching), top of barrel-shank stamped V.  Bore is mirror-bright with perfect rifling (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Finn three-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has a few small circular plug-repairs with some dings and other handling marks. Includes cleaning rod. Very rare variety. PHOTOS . . . $1275.      C&R   SOLD

   FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 40468 (7.62x54R), barrel mfg. by Fabrique National in 1942.  Excellent condition, with full bluing (barrel has vivid "plum" hue) and an excellent mirror bore.  Bolt-knob numbered 0468 (matching). Rear sight has been replaced with aftermarket scope-mount for long eye-relief scope. Postwar stock (squared finger-joints) shows only a few marks from handling and storage but has thin crack on left side of tang.  PHOTOS . . . $625.     C&R    SOLD

   FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 258454 (7.62x54R), mfg. by SAKO in 1945.  Excellent-PLUS condition, with full bluing and an excellent mirror bore.  Bolt-knob numbered 8454, magazine floorplate restamped 8454 (both matching). Three-piece postwar stock (squared finger-joints) is nearly pristine with a few digs on sides, left side near receiver appears as if it was routed for a PU-type scope mount (but action is not drilled). A very attractive example, with much "fire" in the figure.  Scarce 1945 issue, the last year of regular M39 production. PHOTOS . . . $875.     C&R   SOLD

   FINN Model 39 Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle # 304028 (7.62x54R), barrel by SAKO in 1969. Excellent-PLUS condition, with full bluing on all parts and very strong markings. Bolt-knob stamped 0428 (matching), left side of barrel-shank stamped 7.62x53R, top of chamber stamped AV1. Bore is mirror-bright with perfect rifling (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Finn two-piece postwar stock (squared finger-joints) has virtually zero marks from handling and looks as-new. Includes cleaning rod. Quite rare date, interesting caliber marking, showing that this rifle was intended for commercial sale in Finland. PHOTOS . . . $1250.      C&R  SOLD

   FINN Model 39-57 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action TARGET rifle # 504493 (7.62x54R) with 1943 SK.Y barrel. This is a standard M39 Civil Guard rifle that was configured into a match target rifle by milling the left side of the receiver to accept an aperture rear sight, the left side of the stock being inlet to accept that sight, the right side being inlet for the radically bent bolt-handle these target rifles had. It was subsequently reconfigured at a later date back to the standard M39 configuration and fitted with an unmarked straight bolt.  Near Excellent condition with an excellent, mirror-bright bore. Nearly full bluing on exposed metal surfaces, exterior of receiver, rear sight base and magazine lightly pitted but sound.  Missing rear sling-swivel and sling-bar (those were not used when  configured as a target rifle).  Extremely rare and all but unknown in the U.S.A. While it doesn't have the fancy stock associated with the later (and much more common) 28-76 target rifle, it utilized the standard M39 stock with modifications. PHOTOS . . . $1750.    C&R 

   U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 699056 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in July, 1942 with replacement SA 10-54 dated barrel. Excellent condition with full greenish-gray Parkerized finish on all metal, bore is quite nice (TE = 3.5, MW = 2.0). A post-WWII rebuild Garand with mostly postwar parts and RA (Remington) National Match op-rod. Has walnut stock with very faint eagles/stars cartouche with usual handling marks. Not import-marked,  with CMP certificate of authenticity and GCA data-sheet.   PHOTOS . . . $950.    C&R   SOLD

       U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 2254283 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in December, 1943 with replacement SA 1-52 dated barrel. Excellent condition with full gray Parkerized finish on all metal, bore is quite nice (TE = 4.0, MW = 0.50). All SA-marked WWII-era parts except for RA op-rod, Walnut stock has usual scratches and bruises from troop use but is otherwise solid and sound. Not import-marked, with CMP certificate of authenticity and GCA data-sheet.  PHOTOS . . . $1025.    C&R  SOLD

   YUGOSLAVIAN Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action rifle # J8268 (8x57) mfg. by Zastava in c.1950. Excellent-PLUS condition, essentially UNISSUED! This is a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with 99% or better original bluing on the metal surfaces with no apparent wear and a razor sharp mirror-bore. Bold Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber. All matching serial numbers, with milled triggerguard and magazine-floorplate and straight bolt handle. NEW elm stock and handguard has virtually flawless surfaces with the exception of a few minor compressions (from adjacent rifles), serial number has been restamped over another. Includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood. PHOTOS . . . $525.     C&R   SOLD